Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

hapter 31

Audrey’s POV

Death Takes Me, CEO

Crouching by the roadside, I absentmindedly pulled at the grass growing between the flowers in the garden bed while listening to Astrid i lectur.” Ito, the phone. After what felt like an eternity, my legs grew tired and I stood up with a weary stretch.

Ive been waiting forever,” I said into the phone. ‘When are you getting here?*

Through the phe, I could hear someone’s voice: “Astrid, can you take a look at this proposal? Does this revision, work?”

“Yeah, that works, Astrid responded to her coll

before returning to our conversation with an apologetic tone. ‘Sorry Audrey…

“It’s fine,” I said gently. “You focus on your work. I’m not in a hurry.”

am swamped right

you up. He

new boyfriend?” I couldn’t help

joke about that!” Astrid’s voice turned serio Buy doesn’t have the slightest interest in me! You can’t make jokes like

luxury sedan pulled up to the mansion’s circular driveway. The driver’s window rolled

teasing lilt. “Now you understand what I meant. Go on, spend some time catching up with him. You missed your chance three years ago – don’t let

Clay now!”

leaving me to face this carefully orchestrated situation alone. My stomach churned uncomfortably,

every bit the successful jewelry executive in his tailored suit. “Good morning,

that my discomfort wasn’t visible. “James. You didn’t

always had, the kind that used to make my heart

mansion, I found myself staring out the window, watching the palatial homes of the Hamptons elite roll past. I was immersed in my thoughts, remembering how I spent those boring days

James broke the silence as we merged onto the highway. “You really told them you

the passing scenery. “I had to explain everything to William this morning. He deserved to hear it from me

always been kind to